Autism training cafe appeals for customers
Yahoo News Canada
The Glowsticks Project, a cafe and bakery in Middlesbrough that provides training and employment for people with autism and ADHD, is at risk of closing due to a significant drop in customers. The charity requires £5,000 weekly to operate but has seen daily takings fall to £250, raising concerns about the future of the 30 people it supports. Despite its success in offering a supportive environment, the charity faces financial challenges, including high electricity costs, and is appealing for more customers to sustain its operations.
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